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RFK Jr., Donald Trump’s pick to head the US Health and Human Services Department, wrote on X that Americans are being “unknowingly poisoned” by seed oils. He joins the growing list of people claiming that […]

South Africa’s townships—urban areas created for black people under apartheid—have long experienced problems with massive pest infestations and the selling of pesticides on the streets and in informal markets.This post was originally published on this […]

About 1.5 billion people globally experience some level of hearing loss—that’s nearly 20% of the world’s population. Losing the ability to hear can be devastating, and navigating potential treatments isn’t always straightforward.This post was originally […]

Generation Z is leading a significant shift in drinking habits. In fact, compared to preceding generations, Generation Z may be the soberest generation yet.This post was originally published on this site

Globally, the rates of common sexually transmissible infections (STIs) are increasing among people aged over 50. In some cases, rates are rising faster than among younger people.This post was originally published on this site

If someone’s heart suddenly stops beating, they may only have minutes to live. Doing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can increase their chances of survival. CPR makes sure blood keeps pumping, providing oxygen to the brain and […]

In 2023, 24.3 percent of U.S. adults had chronic pain in the previous three months, according to a November data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.This post was originally published on this […]

E-cigarettes flew off store shelves between 2019 and 2023, and 80% were in youth-friendly flavors like fruit, candy, mint and menthol.This post was originally published on this site

Life expectancy in the U.S. varies by more than 20 years depending on an individual’s race and ethnicity and where they live. These widespread and persistent life expectancy disparities have divided the country into “ten […]

A group of chemical compounds used to disinfect water for one-third of the US population and millions of others globally produces a potentially toxic byproduct, according to new research published Thursday, sparking calls for an […]